Gorillas sign goalie, two defensemen

The Amarillo Gorillas announced the signings of defensemen Joe Pace and Marcus Reszka and goalie Jordan Ramstead for the 2007-2008 season.

Pace played last season with the Richmond Renegades in the Southern Professional Hockey League. He had 12 points and 121 penalty minutes.

Reszka played with the Fayetteville FireAntz and Pee Dee Cyclones in the SPHL last season, totaling four goals and 22 assists.

"Marcus Reszka and Joe Pace are two defensemen looking for an opportunity to advance to the next level of hockey and are excited about being given the opportunity in Amarillo," coach Jim Wiley said. "Both of these players bring a level of success to work that will allow them to be a contributor at this level."

Ramstead, the second goaltender signed by the Gorillas, played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and posted the fourth-best career goals average (2.57) in league history.

"Jordan Ramstead comes to us with a significant level of praise from various scouting sources," Wiley said.

The Gorillas begin their season Oct. 19. For ticket information, call the Gorillas office at (806) 242-7825 (242-PUCK) or online at www.amarillogorillas.com.